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Prince Albert flies to Beijing

Monaco's Prince Albert is in China for the Beijing Olympic Games and has attended today's opening ceremony. The Prince, who is a member of the International Olympic Committee, was greeted by Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Wu Hongbo upon his arrival at the Beijing Capital International Airport  on Sunday for the Olympics and other related events.

Monaco has a team at the games. Indeed Monaco’s Hann Siccardi is facing Welsh medal hope Craig Fallon in their judo opener on the first day of events.

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